Snow Removal
The City is divided into seven plow routes. This allows the
City to have at least one truck working in all areas of town.
Each route contains primary and secondary roads. Primary roads
are those that keep traffic flowing in and out of West Chicago
and are the first streets to be salted and plowed.
Secondary roads are those that have less traffic flow, are
generally side streets, and are salted and plowed upon completion
of primary roads. During heavier snowfalls, side streets may
not be plowed until after the snowfall stops. The City will
make every effort to at least make side streets passable until
the trucks have time to properly plow the streets.
Residents should be aware of the following City policies:
- City ordinance imposes a parking ban on all streets after
a two-inch snowfall until such time as the street has been
completely plowed curb-to-curb.
- It is illegal to plow or shovel snow from driveways or
sidewalks into the street.
- The City does not provide for snow removal from sidewalks
other than in front of municipal properties and from the
Wilson Avenue Bridge.
- The City will not be responsible for damage to improperly
installed mailboxes or to boxes damaged by thrown snow.
Properly installed mailboxes require the box to be securely
attached to a strong post with the face of the box a minimum
distance of six inches behind the back of the curb (preferably
12 inches).
- The placing of ornamental rocks or other objects along
the curb line is illegal as they present serious safety
hazard to snow removal equipment and other traffic.
If you can, wait until your street is completely plowed before
cleaning off your driveway.
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